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Working closely with the Line Producer, the Production Manager is responsible for the day-to-day running of the show through production planning, coordination and troubleshooting. Estimated Length of Project: January 2026 - May 2027 (We have multiple roles available, start and end dates vary upon project) Compensation: $1332.56/wk - $1550/week, commensurate with experience and skill level Reports to: VP of Production Format: Hybrid/Onsite (Candidates must be eligible to come into the Titmouse office in Vancouver) *If the work for this position is performed within the geographical jurisdiction of the collective bargaining agreement, it will be covered by that agreement. Job Description Knowledge, Skills and Required Abilities - Excellent organizational skills. - Ability to prioritize work to meet goals or deadlines. - Ability to be detailoriented, flexible/adaptable essential. - Previous computer experience with knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and database applications (MS Office suite, including Word and Excel). - Ability to quickly learn new software applications is essential. - Ability to transmit messages and documents using electronic mail. - Ability to prepare spreadsheets of varying complexity. - Possess a thorough knowledge of animation production processes, including an understanding of the technical constraints and requirements. - Flexibility and willingness to adapt to changing project requirements and incorporate feedback into the retakes process. - A proactive and problemsolving mindset, with the ability to offer creative solutions to challenges. - Proficiency with FileMaker Pro, Adobe Creative Suite, Google Workplace, Photoshop, and MS Office Suite. - Ability to multitask, work in a fastpaced production environment and manage time effectively to meet individual and team deadlines. - Excellent communication and collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively with different teams and stakeholders. - Excellent organizational, verbal, written, esocial skills and professional acumen. - Ability and experience with providing direction, delegating tasks, and managing a team. Essential Duties and Responsibilities - Ensure that the production is running efficiently and smoothly. - Have transparency into crew and understand the detailed status of the production and episodes, including distribution and communication regarding the schedule of the production. - Escalate challenges and issues to Line Producer and when appropriate other studio management; come with proposed solutions. Manage the individual department, episodic Partner Studio(s) schedules to ensure that they tie into the master schedule. - Supervise production coordinators, production assistants and interns. - Assign appropriate manpower (in concert with Line Producer) to ensure the completion of production on time and on budget, balancing artistic and productivity requirements. - Manage the overall show schedule and coordinate the daytoday workflow. - Work with the Supervising Director, Art Director, and Animation/Comp Supervisors in conjunction with the Line Producer on the schedule and planning for their departments. - Under the guidance of the production executives and the Line Producer, develop an effective relationship with Partner Studio(s), ensure daily communication, troubleshoot issues and potential delays. - Responsible for the information in production reports, including knowing what the information means, gaps that require discussion and trends that appear. - Under the guidance of the Line Producer, review and approve timecards ensuring accuracy. - Advise the Line Producer of any potential problems or issues, particularly those impacting schedule, and come prepared with proposed solutions. - Provide mentorship and opportunities for growth for the production staff, including delegating targeted tasks and empowering the production staff to take on additional responsibilities. - When appropriate, help create or suggest new processes to make the show pipeline more efficient to meet the unique needs of the project, as well as the deadlines. - Work with the Line Producer to proactively ensure that the staffing needs of the show are met, and when appropriate communicate need clearly to creative talent management and production recruiting teams. - Assist Line Producer with performance reviews to provide the crew clear feedback with specific examples within the timeframe provided by the studio. - Under the supervision of the Line Producer discuss performance management or personnel issues and come prepared with suggested solutions and/or plans to resolve issues. - Under the guidance of the Line Producer, be transparent with the studio regarding pertinent issues and concerns with the crew and show leadership. - Ensure that the team culture is one of timely feedback and communication (with both positive praise and constructive criticism). - When relevant and appropriate, convey studio initiatives to the crew. - Assist with the creation and tracking of show credits. - Assist in designing pipeline/workflow for the project. - Partner with Line Producer to guide production personnels overall professional development, provide performance feedback, and resolve performance management issues. - Attend all relevant meetings to promote effective communication throughout the production team. - Other duties as required. Required Work Habits - Adhere to all Titmouse, Inc. policies and procedures. - Maintain courteous and cooperative manner with all staff and outside contacts, and demonstrate respect and a positive attitude toward them at all times during assigned workday. - Be a team player, but also take initiative and be flexible in assisting others to the best of their ability to ensure accurate work product. - Be organized in work area, files, etc., contributing to the efficiency and accuracy of work within the assigned workday and avoiding unnecessary extra time. - Be able to comprehend assignments or to clearly and concisely ask for clarification until the assignment is understood. - Exhibit dependability by arriving and leaving work on time; by taking the allotted time for lunch and breaks; by limiting personal telephone calls and socializing to break periods. - Engage in conduct that enables the company to achieve its goal of providing a professional work environment and that is not disruptive to that environment. - Be willing to put forth your best effort at all times during assigned workday. - Maintain confidentiality of all financial, legal and proprietary matters. 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